say YES to yourself! | Inspiring Midlife Women to Reinvent & Thrive

Wendy Harrop

For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first without guilt or apology. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking: 1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife? 2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest? 3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s? 4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change? 5. Why do I feel guilty for wanting more for myself in midlife? 6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first? 7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout? 8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife? 9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself? 10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned? Each week on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy. If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life, this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife. Say YES to Yourself! is a podcast for midlife women navigating reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of life. Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.

  1. 22H AGO

    From Grief to Growth: Integrating Loss and Reclaiming Joy | Marie Crews

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat! In this episode, Wendy is joined by Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and author who guides women through grief, trauma, and transformation. After losing her son, Marie discovered that healing doesn't mean leaving our loved ones behind—it means rising to a higher vibration where we can touch their memory without being stolen by tears. They explore: The difference between strength and willingness in the grief journeyWhy co-creating your experience doesn't mean you created your lossHow to honor your needs unapologetically and give yourself grace in every seasonIf you've ever struggled with allowing joy to coexist with grief, this episode offers permission, hope, and a path forward. Connect with Marie: Get her book: Even When She Rose MarieCrews.com  Facebook TikTok Referenced in this Episode A Happy Pocketful of Money by David Cameron Gikandi Boundary Boss by Terri Cole The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Byron Katie ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    59 min
  2. 2D AGO

    From Victim Mentality to First Class Mindset | Jennifer Liss

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat! In this episode, Wendy sits down with dear friend and coach Jennifer Liss, who left her husband, traveled Europe solo, and ended up reconciling her marriage—all because she said a big no that was actually a huge yes. They unpack how victim mentality can show up in sneaky ways and explore the OATS process for working through emotions that keep cycling until you address them. They explore: Why the universe presents you with people and situations to reveal your inherited constraints, and why those encounters are a giftHow to use the OATS process: Observe the sensation, Ask why it’s here, Thank it, and Shift to your soul’s perspectiveWhy shrinking back doesn't do anybody any favors, and how standing in your power creates positive ripples for everyoneThis conversation is a permission slip to stop shrinking, start trusting, and live from the fullest, freest version of you. Connect with Jennifer: Instagram @jennifer.liss_ Her Podcast: F**k Around & Get Paid Her Quiz: JenLiss.com Referenced in this Episode: Saying Yes to Being Untethered with Jen Liss The Third Door by Alex Banayan How to Stop Performing and Start Trusting Yourself | Rachel Jackson Peter Crone ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    1h 6m
  3. JAN 30

    How to Stop Performing and Start Trusting Yourself | Rachel Jackson

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Explore Wendy's bespoke tours in 2026:  Edinburgh July 6-10  Paris Christmas Markets Dec. 1-7 More Trips & Experiences  Space to Dream: Retreats Around the World A half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into intentional pause. City dates & registration now open: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/global-workshop Free Virtual Masterclass: From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7 https://phineaswrighthouse.myflodesk.com/cd94yua91t In this episode, Wendy sits down with Rachel Jackson, CEO embodiment strategist, for a conversation about breaking old corporate patterns and learning to do business with more ease, intuition, and self-trust. Rachel shares why emotions act as a tuning fork for the voice you’re listening to, and how we often know something is complete energetically before our minds catch up. They explore: Feeling darker emotions without getting stuck in themWhy staying after your energy has moved on serves no oneHow surrender isn’t giving up the dream, but releasing resistancePress play and learn why you're meant to outgrow things, and that's okay. Connect with Rachel: Becoming Unstoppable Podcast Instagram TikTok Website Referenced Episodes: Saying Yes to Your New Version Saying Yes to Support and Being Vulnerable The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin  ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    57 min
  4. JAN 28

    How to Know What You Want and Ask for It Out Loud | Heather Hansen

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Join Wendy and Laura Patac for a free virtual masterclass, From Resolution to Momentum That Creates Results, on Saturday, February 7. Save your seat here. Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. Most of us were never taught to ask for what we want.  In this episode, Wendy sits down with Heather Hansen, author of The Elegant Warrior, to unpack why so many women struggle to ask for what they want, and what changes when we stop waiting for permission and start using our voices.  They explore: The three steps for asking for what you want: know what you want, ask for it out loud, and master the art of the askWhy we often ask by implication and hope people “just know”—and how that sets us up for disappointmentHow to handle "no" and why sometimes you need to ask againThis conversation is practical, powerful, and full of real talk about communication, boundaries, and becoming your own best advocate. If you’ve been waiting for permission to ask for more, this episode might be exactly what you need. Connect with Heather: Instagram @anelegantwarrior BeliefBuilders.com Get Her Book, Elegant Warrior. Elegant Warrior Podcast Referenced in this Episode: A Course in Miracles Episode 246 The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    53 min
  5. JAN 23

    Psychedelic Healing for Grief and Trauma | Alexis Leigh

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! There are so many fabulous opportunities to say YES to yourself this year! Explore Wendy's bespoke tours in 2026: Edinburgh July 6-10, Paris Christmas Markets December 1-7, and more! Space to Dream Retreats Around the World What if your next chapter could begin in a beautiful city, with a few quiet hours just for you? Space to Dream is a half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into a moment of intentional pause.  City dates & registration now open. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Alexis Leigh, author of Pain is a Portal to Beauty, who heard a voice on a walk at age 38 that changed everything: "If you die today, your life will have been a tragedy." That moment of brutal honesty—acknowledging she was deeply lonely and deeply sad—opened a path that led Alexis through divorce, psychedelic healing journeys, and the discovery that the hopes and dreams in our hearts aren't foolish. They're pointing to something real.  They explore: How psychedelic journeys with MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca helped unlock grief and discover what love actually isWhy the darker healing journeys are sometimes easier to integrate from when you do the hard work with the medicineHow our kids carry our emotions in their bodies, and we carry our parents' emotions in ours, and what to do about itThis is a conversation about leading yourself into painful places to unlock more freedom, discovering you have everything you need within, and learning that everyone's path gets to be right for them.  Connect with Alexis: AlexisLeigh.com Contact Alexis for a free copy of her book here.  Referenced in this Episode:  Dr. Sue Morter Calling in the One by Katherine Woodward Thomas ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    52 min
  6. JAN 21

    How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read | Maya Smart

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! New in 2026: Space to Dream Retreats Around the World What if your next chapter could begin in a beautiful city, with a few quiet hours just for you? Space to Dream is a half-day, in-person workshop experience designed to help you step out of the noise and into a moment of intentional pause—one that invites clarity, softness, and possibility. Hosted in inspiring destinations around the world, this experience is for women ready to say yes to what’s next. 📍City dates & registration now open. Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy is joined by Maya Smart, author of Reading for Our Lives, to explore what it means to raise confident readers. Maya offers grounded, compassionate insight on how literacy begins earlier than we think and how connection, presence, and storytelling shape who our children's future with language. They explore: Why talking to babies and toddlers—long before they speak—lays the foundation for literacyHow everyday moments like naming, pointing, and narrating build essential brain connectionsThe difference between recognizing letters and truly understanding languageIf you’re navigating parenting, teaching, or simply loving a child through the early years, this conversation offers an encouraging look at literacy that remind us presence matters more than perfection.  Connect with Maya: Instagram @mayasmarty Pinterest MayaSmart.com Get her book, Reading for Our Lives. Referenced in this Episode: Natalie Wexler Julie Bogart ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    56 min
  7. JAN 16

    Planning Joy as a Rare Disease Mom | Ashley Hamic

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here.  Explore other opportunities to say YES to yourself here.  Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this episode, Wendy is joined by Ashley Hamic, rare disease mom and founder of Wishwear Accessories. What started as a wheelchair blanket for a friend has grown into a joyful, functional brand, proving that when you say yes to yourself, beautiful things unfold. They explore: Why joy needs to be planned, engaged with, and celebratedHow rare disease families find meaning in the smallest glimmersThe power of setting intentional rhythms in your relationshipThis is a conversation about embracing chaos, leaning into what you love, and discovering that if you set the intention for joy, it will come to you. Press play and discover how contrast can deepen your capacity for joy. Connect with Ashley: Instagram @wishwearaccessories Facebook LinkedIn TikTok WishWearAccessories.com Referenced in this Episode: The Kind of Leadership That Sparks Innovation | Elizabeth Bieniek From Life Sentence to Second Chances: A Story of Freedom & Redemption | Judy Henderson Once Upon a Gene Podcast The Plated Prisoner Series ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    55 min
  8. JAN 14

    How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear | Rachel Gitlevich

    Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself! Say YES to a Space to Dream Solo Retreat at the Phineas Wright House. Learn more and save your date here.  What if your perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of taking up space weren’t flaws, but signs of a nervous system doing its best to protect you? Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place. In this honest and insightful conversation, Wendy is joined by Rachel Gitlevich, author of What in the Actual F**k? Life’s a Hot Mess, How to Find Gratitude Anyway, to explore the difference between intuition and fear, the cost of staying in your comfort zone, and why we need to stop gaslighting ourselves. They explore: Why fawn belongs on the trauma response list with fight, flight, and freeze, and how it often hides as “being good”How to recognize your intuition (it whispers) versus your ego (it screams)Why sitting in silence hoping for the best, without taking inspired action, is often the most uncomfortable choice of allThis is a conversation about practicing presence, trusting your inner knowing, and remembering that if these dreams are in you, these dreams are for you. Press play if you're ready to stop living an unlived life. Connect with Rachel: Get her book, What in the Actual Fck On Instagram @rachel.gitlevich LinkedIn Her Website: rayofconsciousness.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: Linkedin Instagram: @phineaswrighthouse Facebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm Stays PWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

    52 min
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For Midlife Women Ready to Reclaim, Redefine, and Rise This is the podcast for women in midlife who are ready to shed outdated cultural expectations, rewrite their stories, and finally put themselves first without guilt or apology. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking: 1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife? 2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest? 3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s? 4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change? 5. Why do I feel guilty for wanting more for myself in midlife? 6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first? 7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout? 8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife? 9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself? 10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned? Each week on Say YES to Yourself!, host Wendy Harrop curates soulful, honest conversations with inspiring women who are courageously reinventing their lives. From career pivots and creative dreams to empty-nest awakenings and personal breakthroughs, you’ll hear real stories of transformation, healing, and joy. If you're craving more meaning, more magic, and more you in your life, this podcast is your permission slip. Saying YES to yourself isn’t selfish. It’s the most generous, revolutionary act of your midlife. Say YES to Yourself! is a podcast for midlife women navigating reinvention, personal growth, and the next chapter of life. Tune in and be reminded: your best chapter starts now.

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